Occupational Therapist-Bloomington - Certified Hand Therapist

Indiana University Health System; Bloomington (IN); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Full benefits

Job summary

Indiana University Health Orthopedics & Sports Medicine (East Creeks Edge-Bloomington) is seeking an occupational therapist to provide direct patient care 24–40 hours per week. The role requires CHT certification, NBCOT preferred, and an Indiana license with BLS; ALS may be required per unit policy.

You will supervise OT staff and students while contributing to education and department operations. Successful candidates will deliver sensorimotor and therapeutic activities to treat physical and

Qualifications

• Graduation from an accredited occupational therapy program.
• Indiana state OT license.
• NBCOT certification preferred.
• BLS certification required; ALS may be required per unit/department policies.

Responsibilities

• Provides occupational therapy services for the treatment of physical and psychological dysfunctions.
• Provides direct patient care using sensorimotor, functional, educational, recreational, and social activities.
• Supervises occupational therapy assistants, support personnel and students.
• Participates in department operations and related activities to support patient care and education.

Job description

This position is available between 24-40 hours/week, and is a fully benefited role for IU Health Orthopedics & Sports Medicine (East Creeks Edge-Bloomington), CHT certification (Certified Hand Therapist) is required.

Provides occupational therapy services for the treatment of physical and psychological dysfunctions. Provides direct patient care using a variety of sensorimotor, functional, educational, recreational, and social activities designed to help patients regain physical or mental functioning. Appropriately supervises occupational therapy assistants, support personnel and students. Willingly participates in related activities in support of patient care, education and department operations.

• Requires graduation from an accredited academic program in occupational therapy, or if foreign trained, graduation from an occupational therapy education program outside the US with educationally equivalent coursework accepted by Indiana PLA. Current certification by the National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy (NBCOT) is preferred. Requires current license in the State of Indiana. Requires Basic Life Support certification through the AHA. Advanced life support certifications may be required per unit/department specialty according to patient care policies.